Sofia Tellez-Nunez
Durham,NC
Summary
Compassionate interpreter known for effective communication and cultural sensitivity. Experienced in managing patient interactions, translating medical terminology, and facilitating health education to enhance patient understanding and outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Duke Remote Area Medical
Durham, NC
10.2025 - Current
- Facilitated communication between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Empowered Hispanic communities through education on preventive measures related to health issues such as diabetes, cancer, hypertension.
- Provided interpretation services in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices.
- Observed ethical standards while providing translation services that included maintaining objectivity at all times.
- Demonstrated sensitivity towards diverse cultural backgrounds while providing interpretation services.
- Clarified medical terminology in layman's terms for non-medical personnel in English and Spanish.
Undergrad Research Assistant
Duke School of Medicine
Durham, NC
10.2025 - Current
- Managed data entry and organization for experiment documentation.
- Prepared materials and samples for laboratory experiments, ensuring readiness and adherence to protocols.
- Communicated updates and findings with faculty and lab personnel regularly.
- Participated in training sessions on research methodologies and ethical guidelines.
- Collaborated with researchers to develop study designs, methods, and data collection tools, enhancing research effectiveness.
- Interpreted results from experiments and surveys to generate meaningful conclusions.
- Designed and implemented experimental protocols, facilitating systematic investigation and data integrity.
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Family Members
Oxford, MI
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitated communication between Spanish-speaking patient (Mother) and healthcare providers.
- Interpreted medical terminology during patient consultations and follow-up appointments.
- Ensured accurate translation of medical documents for patient understanding.
- Translated medical documents from English to Spanish for patient records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide culturally sensitive care practices.
- Educated patients on treatment plans using clear and simple language.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments and managing patient records efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology + CS
Duke University
Durham, NC05-2029
Skills
- Medical interpretation
- Bilingual support
- Patient communication
- Cultural competency
- Terminology consistency
- Patient advocacy
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Duke Remote Area Medical
10.2025 - Current
Undergrad Research Assistant
Duke School of Medicine
10.2025 - Current
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Family Members
10.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Biology + CS
Duke University